A Study of the Validity and Reliability of the V-FUCHS questionnaire for Fuchs Dystrophy Patients

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to test how valid and reliable the new V-FUCHS questionnaire is across a spectrum of Fuchs dystrophy patients.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Has fuchs dystrophy
    • The presence of central or paracentral corneal guttae with clinical grading of mild, moderate, or severe, or after corneal transplantation
  • Is a healthy control
    • Absence of any guttae
  • Any age, with expected range of 40-90 years for fuchs dystrophy 
  • Any sex or race

Exclusion Criteria

  • Corneal diseases other than FECD

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Sanjay Patel, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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